Kevin Alas says that as early as October, he has already made up his mind to forego his final season with the Knights, but was convinced to first think things through by his father, former Knights coach Louie Alas. Jerome Ascano

A HECTIC schedule and Letran’s questionable championship prospects in NCAA Season 89 are the main factors that could make Knights star Kevin Alas forego his final year of eligibility in college.

The 21-year-old guard said on Thursday that his stint with Smart Gilas Pilipinas and NLEX in the PBA D-League, apart from his duties for the Knights, will surely take its toll once the new NCAA men’s basketball season comes around.

“Pag lumapit na yung NCAA season, may Gilas, may NLEX, may Letran so mahirap pagsabayin. Mag-three times per day ako (na practice).”

Alas said he can make a decision now, even revealing that as early as last October when the Knights lost to San Beda in the Season 88 Finals, he had already thought of quitting, but was convinced to first think things through by his father, former Knights coach Louie Alas.

The elder Alas' resignation is not a major factor in his decision, contrary to earlier reports.

The 6-foot Alas said a lot of people are also urging him to stay on, considering his chances of winning the league’s top individual plum are great in a season where Ian Sangalang and Calvin Abueva — the only two players who finished ahead of him in the race for the award last season — are no longer around.

Kevin Alas says that as early as October, he has already made up his mind to forego his final season with the Knights, but was convinced to first think things through by his father, former Knights coach Louie Alas. Jerome Ascano

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